I pretty much grew up on my Families dairy farm. We had baby calves continuously through the year to feed and take care of...They were all adorable and sweet.
After I left home I continued to take in baby calves to raise...I have learned that sometimes when a calve was sick and we were trying to nurse it back to good health it would have a sudden burst of energy...It made you feel good as you really thought Wow the little bugger is going to make it...only to find out a bit later that it wasn't meant to be...I am not sure where this little burst of energy comes from but it's heart breaking to watch, one minute they seem to be on the mend and then next they are at deaths door...It's life and it happens. I always picture those little calves up there in heaven in a big green pasture with all the other little calves running around and truly enjoying themselves...free from pain and suffering...I'm truly glad I had the experience of living on a dairy farm and dealing with animals most of my life it makes my world a bit sweeter when the tough times come...
Our Baby lamb passed away this evening...It dawned on me late morning that he had just had his burst of energy this morning and he wasn't going to make it. He is at peace and feels no pain and I am sure he is kicking up his heels with a bunch of other baby lambs right about now, truly enjoying himself and perhaps he found a Mother to nuzzle too.
Michael is fine as I've explained to him about heaven and it being a better place free from pain where the little lamb would have other little lambs to play with...he's my little trooper!
Thank y'all for your prayers and well wishes, we honestly tried to save him, it just wasn't meant to be...
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*tears*
that sucks.
I wouldn't have survived the dairy farm.
I'm so sorry he didn't make it!!
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awww...Ia m so sad..you are a wonderful woman for taking care of him. At least he wasn't alone
I'm so sorry to hear this news. But you were there for the lamb when he needed you and in the process, Michael learned some valuable lessons about farm life and more!! I'm glad that the lamb had you and Michael in his final days. I'm sorry for your loss!
Oh Wendy I am so sorry to hear that. I was really hoping that he would pull through - he was such a cutie. I am glad to hear that Michael coped okay with it.
Well, that really bums me out. I was pulling for the little guy. I know it's natures way but it still hurts to lose your battle like that. I know you tried to do all you could but sometimes it's just not meant to be. I'm sorry, Wendy, that it didn't work out but you should be proud that you tried.
Gosh, again, I am so sorry. That just sucks. I know you did everything you could, and yes, he is in a much better place now. I have only seen the "burst of energy" in people..it's horrible, when you finally realize what it is. I could only imagine how bittersweet your feelings were when you saw this. I am so, so sorry!!!! Poor little guy.
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